This is Florsheim’s much-loved and much sought-after signature High-Vamp Loafer, the pride of the Collegiate Set, the legendary “Yuma”, a loafer like no other; the hand-sewn moccasin vamp almost meets the welt in front and is anchored to the sides with a binding that sends Alden’s loafer back to school.

Florsheim was Horween’s number one shell cordovan client for most of the 20th century, out-buying all other customers put together, so the quality of this cordovan can be said to be, simply, the best. This shoe may be dated to as late as the 1970 or early 1980’s but the model was already in evidence in the late 1950’s. This is the original, the classic Yuma, and not to be confused with the calfskin version revivals of 1999 or 2007. For the Florsheim lover, this is an historic collectors item, rarer today than any other Florsheim shoe, including the ultra-rare alligators –the last Cordovan Yuma I personally have seen was over two years ago- in short, the last word in a Florsheim shell cordovan and, yes, it is just a simple loafer, but it is the rarest one you will ever own and one of the most beautiful.

Size Details:

10.5E US.....9.5F UK.....Continental: 44E, for the medium to somewhat wider foot. Particularly difficult to find in good condition in an "E" fitting; no doubt among the last of its kind in captivity.

Shoe Condition:

Very good condition, with new McAfee style, dove-tailed combination heels fitted...and not worn since.